“缓和紧张状况”可以翻译为 “ease/alleviate/relieve the tension” 或 “defuse the tense situation” 。
“ease/alleviate/relieve the tension” 强调减轻、缓解紧张的程度或氛围 。例如：Both sides agreed to take measures to ease the tension.（双方同意采取措施缓和紧张局势 。）
“defuse the tense situation” 更侧重于化解、消除可能导致冲突升级的紧张局面 。例如：It's crucial to defuse the tense situation through dialogue.（通过对话化解紧张局面至关重要 。）